Meet Tadeo Turtle, an engaging children's book character from Janis Cox

Retired elementary school teacher Janis Cox employs her experience to create a delightful children’s book with Tadeo Turtle. Written in rhyme, the book follows the adventures of a turtle who wishes he was more like other animals. The message emphasizes how each of us has been created perfectly for the role God holds for us.

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Storybook app brings Laura's Journey to the Stars to life

Children’s author Klaus Baumgart invites youngsters along for a journey to the stars in a story app which recounts the experiences of a young girl named Laura and her little brother Tommy. Filled with touchable images that move and zoom into other pictures and hidden learning games, youngsters will find a world of magic and amazement in the interactive app.

As bedtime approaches, the two children pause to appreciate the beauty of the starry night. Laura points out her star in the night sky. After a little discussion, the two decide to look for Tommy’s toy dog’s star. Such an endeavor requires a rocket, so off they go to construct a rocket of their very own.

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A Childhood Delight in Larry Phifer's 'World on a String'

In an enchanting fable of childhood, Larry Phifer shares the story of a small boy who makes a wondrous discovery. When Charlie finds a big red balloon, he takes it into his heart as a companion. The two friends go everywhere together and he feels as though he has the whole world on a string.

Composed of rhyming couplets, the story relates the joy and fun shared by the two friends until the awful day when the string comes untied and the balloon floats away in a storm. Charlie’s loss is painful, but he learns to cope with it by remembering the wonderful times he shared with the balloon.

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